May in Telluride

This week the town of Telluride is enjoying a little more down time before Summer fully begins. Locals are spending time rafting, fishing, horseback riding, and doing a lot of things people come here to do during a summer vacation. School isn't out quite yet- just one more week before graduation, but that hasn't stopped most of the kids of Telluride from wearing summer attire of flip flops, shorts, and tank tops. When the weather is in the mid to high 60's in the middle of the day, it is perfect for sundresses and short sleeves. You might be thinking that anything below 75 degrees is a little too cold for a sundress, but temperatures in the Rocky Mountains work differently. It must be something about being close to the sun, the mountain air, and stunning views. All I know is that 65 here feels perfect. If you do live in a place with overbearing summer heat and you're already staring to dread the humidity that comes with it, a great cure is a trip to Telluride. With rates starting at $79 a night for this week, it's a great time to be in the mountains. For those of you interested in planning ahead, June 5-8 is the Telluride Jazz Festival and the Telluride Balloon Festival. My favorite part of the Balloon festival is the balloon glow on main street. All of the hot air balloon participants line up on main street and dusk they put on quite a show. This year's line up for Jazz Festival isn't bad either and includes the Rebirth Brass Band from New Orleans, Bill Frisell, and Christian Scott.